Operational Changes and Investments news (page 25)

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  7 April 2020

  AGC Expands Spanish Pharmaceutical Production

  The expansion will boost production capacity by 1.3 times and add a new R&D facility. This aligns with AGC's strategy to grow its life-sciences business and meet rising demand in the pharmaceutical CDMO market.
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  31 March 2020

  Rompetrol Petromidia Refinery Approves Two New Projects

  Two projects worth $43M will enhance diesel and jet fuel production and increase polymer output by 30%, boosting local energy security and economic contributions. Completion expected by 2022.
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  27 February 2020

  Europe's Largest Green Hydrogen Project Begins in Groningen

  NortH2 aims to produce 800,000 tonnes of green hydrogen annually by 2040 using North Sea wind farms, reducing CO2 emissions by 7 megatonnes. The project could create thousands of jobs in Groningen.
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  21 February 2020

  Paste PVC Plant Expansion in Burghausen

  The Burghausen plant now uses microsuspension for flexible PVC production. Investments include new reactors, a dryer, expanded control room, silos, and a recycling system for cooling water.
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  13 February 2020

  Kuraray to Open PVA Film Plant in Poland

  The new facility in Poland will produce PVA water-soluble films to meet growing demand in Europe for packaging in detergents, pharmaceuticals, and more, with production starting mid-2022.
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  6 February 2020

  Clariant Boosts EMEA Edible Oils and Biofuels Production

  New capacity in Spain and an expanded product portfolio enhance supply and service flexibility for EMEA edible oil and biofuel markets, meeting rising demand for high-quality purification solutions.

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  4 February 2020

  WeylChem Invests in Allessa Multi-Purpose Plant

  WeylChem is upgrading its Frankfurt Fechenheim plant to enhance its HALEX technology, driven by customer demand. The new plant will be operational in H2 2021, alongside a new SAP S/4 Hana system.
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  31 January 2020

  BASF Extends Partnership with Energy21

  BASF leverages Energy21's EBASE platform to optimize energy data, enhance utility operations, and support sustainability goals, extending their long-term collaboration.
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  31 January 2020

  LBC Tank Terminals Expands Rotterdam Capacity

  The Rotterdam terminal will gain 70,000 m³ capacity, totaling 180,000 m³. The project includes expanding the deep-sea jetty and is set for completion by Q3 2021.
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  29 January 2020

  Celanese Expands Global Emulsion Polymers

  Plans to expand emulsion polymers with projects in Nanjing and Geleen, increasing VAE capacity by 2023. Additional capacity increases at other sites are also planned. Financial details undisclosed.
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  29 January 2020

  Biffa Opens £27.5m Recycling Plant, Announces £7m Facility

  The new plant in Seaham recycles 57,000 tonnes of PET annually, creating 100 jobs. A £7m facility in Washington will handle 20,000 tonnes of plastic tubs and trays, adding 30 jobs.
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  23 January 2020

  BASF Expands Polyurethane Dispersion Capacity in Spain

  The investment boosts production by 30%, enhancing supply reliability and sustainability in adhesives, coatings, and packaging, while meeting rising European demand for water-based polyurethane dispersions.
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  23 January 2020

  Ercros Expands Sabiñánigo Plant to Full Capacity

  The plant's expansion boosts production by 6,000 t/year, reaching 28,000 t/year. The €14M investment enhances profitability and aligns with the 2016-2020 Industrial Modernization Plan.
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  20 January 2020

  PCC Plans Ethylene Oxide and Processing Plants at Evonik's Lülsdorf Site

  The project will create up to 200 jobs, invest 500 million euros, and include a CO2 recovery system. It aims to produce 180,000 tons of ethylene oxide annually, with construction starting in 2021.
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  16 January 2020

  WuXi Biologics Acquires Bayer's Drug Plant in Germany

  The plant will serve as a back-up site for Kovaltry™ production. The deal includes equipment purchase and a long-term lease. Financial details undisclosed.
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  15 January 2020

  BASF Boosts Irganox® 1520L Production in Italy

  Production capacity for antioxidant Irganox® 1520L will increase by 20% to meet rising market demand, enhancing support for global customers with improved processing and heat-aging stability.
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  9 January 2020

  BASF Expands Water-Soluble Polyacrylate Production

  A single-digit million-euro investment has enhanced production flexibility and slightly expanded capacity for water-soluble polyacrylates, benefiting cleaning products and industrial applications.
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  14 December 2019

  Mitsui Prime Advanced Composites Europe to Boost Growth with New R&D and Production Facility

  The new facility in the Netherlands will enhance lightweight polypropylene production for the automotive sector, leveraging local talent, logistics, and R&D collaboration at Brightlands.
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  27 November 2019

  PKN ORLEN Advances Olefin Plant Expansion

  A contract with Fluor for technical consultancy and PMC+ services will optimize the olefin plant expansion, enhancing project management and boosting PKN ORLEN's petrochemical capacity by 30%.
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  15 November 2019

  WACKER Opens New Silicon-Metal Plant in Norway

  The new facility boosts capacity by over 40%, covering a third of WACKER's German demand. €100 million was invested, enhancing efficiency and supply security against market fluctuations and trade barriers.
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  25 October 2019

  Construction Starts at Northvolt Ett in Sweden

  Construction has begun on a major lithium-ion battery factory in Skellefteå, Sweden, with the first steel columns raised. The facility will feature extensive automation and aims to deliver cells by 2021.
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  24 October 2019

  Kemira Invests Millions in UK Water Treatment Chemicals Production

  The investment will nearly double the Goole plant's capacity, driven by rising demand for coagulants due to stricter phosphorus removal regulations, ensuring customers meet future standards.
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  21 October 2019

  Ercros Expands Chlorine-Caustic Soda Plant

  The expansion adds 26,000 t/year capacity, bringing total chlorine production to 217,000 t/year. Ercros now uses membrane technology, meeting the best available technology standards.
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  17 October 2019

  Solvay to Boost Tecnoflon® FKM Capacity in Italy by 30%

  The increased capacity will support demand in automotive, oil & gas, and semiconductor industries, enhancing applications like turbochargers, seals, and gaskets, and ensuring high purity in electronics.
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  16 October 2019

  Novamont Begins Demo Plant for Furandicarboxylic Acid Production

  A 10M-euro investment will fund a demo plant for FDCA, used in biodegradable materials and food packaging. Supported by Invitalia, completion is expected by end of 2021.
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  12 October 2019

  Novamont Boosts MATER-BI® Production to 150,000 Tonnes

  The Patrica plant now produces 40,000 tonnes of compostable biopolymers, enhancing efficiency, diversifying sites, and supporting sustainability with a €100M investment and 90 employees.
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  8 October 2019

  Arkema Boosts Orgasol® Polyamide Powder Capacity in France

  A new production line at Mont increases global capacity by 50% to meet demand in coatings, personal care, composites, and 3D printing markets, supporting growth in advanced materials.
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  4 October 2019

  Borealis Invests in Ecoplast to Boost Plastics Recycling

  A new PE film recycling line in Wildon, Austria, increases production capacity by 60%, enhancing recycling efficiency and quality, and supporting circular economy goals.
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  30 September 2019

  BASF to Expand Ethylene Oxide Complex in Antwerp

  The expansion will add 400,000 metric tons/year capacity, costing over €500 million. It includes a second ethylene oxide line and derivatives plants for surfactants, glycol ethers, and alkoxylates.
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  25 September 2019

  Eni Opens Gela Bio-Refinery

  The Gela plant processes 750,000 tonnes/year of biofuels from waste. It reduces emissions by 70%, employs 426 people, and enhances environmental sustainability with advanced technology.